Seaport · Indonesia
Port of Palembang
Palembang (Indonesia) is a medium-sized port listed in the NGA World Port Index (no. 50330). It lies on the Natuna Sea.
Port profile
- Country / territory
- Indonesia
- UN/LOCODE (WPI)
- IDPLM
- World Port Index no.
- 50330
- Coordinates
- 2.98°S, 104.77°E
- Harbor size
- Medium-sized
- Harbor type
- River (natural)
- Shelter afforded
- Excellent
- Waters
- Natuna Sea; South China Sea; South Pacific Ocean
- WPI region
- Indonesia
- Repairs
- Limited
- Dry dock
- Small
- Railway (slipway)
- Small
Depths and vessel limits
Values as reported in the World Port Index; where a field is not shown, no value is reported.
| Channel depth | 3.4 m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage depth | 9.4 m |
| Cargo pier depth | 6.4 m |
| Oil terminal depth | 6.4 m |
| Tidal range | 1.0 m |
Facilities
- Wharves
Cranes and lifting
- Fixed cranes
- Mobile cranes
- Lifts 25–49 t
- Lifts 0–24 t
Entrance restrictions
- Tide
- Heavy swell
- Other restrictions
- Overhead limits
Navigation and port entry
- First port of entry
- ETA message required
- Good holding ground
- Turning area
- Quarantine: pratique
- Quarantine: sanitation
- Quarantine: other
Pilotage and tugs
- Pilotage compulsory
- Pilotage advisable
- Local assistance
- Tugs: assistance
Services
- Longshoremen
- Medical facilities
Supplies
- Potable water
- Fuel oil
- Diesel oil
Communications and connections
- Telefax
- Radio
- Radiotelephone
- Airport
- Rail
Only items reported as available in the World Port Index are listed.
Distance from Vietnam
Great-circle (straight-line) distances from Vietnam’s main port clusters. Actual sea routes are longer, as ships follow sea lanes around land.
| From | Great-circle distance |
|---|---|
| Cat Lai (Ho Chi Minh City) | 830 nm |
| Cai Mep – Thi Vai | 820 nm |
| Hai Phong | 1,440 nm |
Nearest major ports in our guides
Major container gateways and transshipment hubs closest to Palembang, with full port guides:
Data source
Port characteristics on this page come from the NGA World Port Index (Pub. 150, U.S. National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency), as distributed in the seaport-data-js dataset. The index is a navigational reference and may not reflect recent construction, terminal changes or current operating limits. Always confirm details with the port authority, agent or carrier. Sailing directions: Sailing Directions Pub. 163 (Enroute) - Borneo Jawa Sulawesi and Nusa Tenggara.
Frequently asked questions about Palembang
Where is Port of Palembang?
Palembang (Indonesia) lies on the Natuna Sea, at about 2.98°S, 104.77°E.
What is the UN/LOCODE of Palembang?
The World Port Index lists UN/LOCODE IDPLM for Palembang. Confirm the exact location code required by the carrier when booking.
How far is Palembang from Vietnam?
The great-circle distance is about 830 nautical miles from Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) and about 1,440 nm from Hai Phong; sea routes are longer. Nearby major ports in our guides include Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Singapore, Tanjung Pelepas.
Can Global Logistic Group arrange shipping to or from Palembang?
Yes. We arrange FCL and LCL ocean freight, customs clearance and inland transport for Palembang through our carrier contracts and agent network. Send us your cargo details for a quote.
Information on this page is general guidance compiled by Global Logistic Group from public sources. Port facilities, carrier networks, routings and transit times change frequently; always confirm current schedules, cut-offs and requirements with us or the carrier before booking.